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CVE-2022-22450: IBM Security Verify Identity Manager 10.0 could allow a privileged user to upload a malicious file by bypas...

IBM Security Verify Identity Manager 10.0 could allow a privileged user to upload a malicious file by bypassing extension security in an HTTP request. IBM X-Force ID: 224916.

LowCVSS 3.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM reports that Security Verify Identity Manager 10.0 can let a privileged user bypass file-extension controls during an HTTP upload. This is not a broad unauthenticated compromise scenario. The business risk is misuse by an already privileged account, potentially weakening data confidentiality or integrity.

Executive priority

Treat this as a low-priority remediation unless the product is internet-facing, heavily delegated to administrators, or privileged account controls are weak. Prioritize confirmation and routine patching over emergency response.

Technical view

CVE-2022-22450 is a network-reachable file upload validation issue involving extension security bypass. The CVSS 3.0 score is 3.8, with high privileges required, low complexity, no user interaction, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to IBM Security Verify Identity Manager or the affected IBM Security Verify Governance listing at version 10.0. Source naming is inconsistent, so asset owners should confirm product naming against IBM’s advisory.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. IBM’s CVSS vector marks exploit maturity as unproven, and exploitation requires a privileged user account.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports a privileged file upload extension-bypass issue only. No CWE, exploit details, active exploitation, or concrete affected build range beyond version 10.0 is provided in the bundle. Product naming differs between fields, so verify against IBM’s record.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory 6603405 for the official remediation for affected 10.0 deployments.
  • Apply the IBM-provided update or fix if your deployment matches the affected product and version.
  • Restrict privileged upload capabilities to trusted administrators only.
  • Review privileged account hygiene, including MFA, least privilege, and account lifecycle controls.
  • Monitor administrative upload activity for unusual file names, extensions, or timing.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Security Verify Identity Manager or Governance deployments and confirm any version 10.0 instances.
  • Compare installed fix levels with IBM advisory 6603405.
  • Review administrative roles that can perform HTTP file uploads.
  • Check logs for privileged upload events around suspicious administrative sessions.
  • Document whether the environment is affected, remediated, or not applicable.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/S:U/A:N/C:L/UI:N/AV:N/PR:H/I:L/AC:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
3.8CVSS 3.0LowCVSS:3.0/S:U/A:N/C:L/UI:N/AV:N/PR:H/I:L/AC:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U1.22.5Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

3.8Low
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2022-22450Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/S:U/A:N/C:L/UI:N/AV:N/PR:H/I:L/AC:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSecurity Verify Governance10.0Listed
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